The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
JUSTICES HAVE CARES.
SOME OF THE PETTY ANNOYANCES
THEY HAVE TO ENDURE.

Mrs. Brown Sues Mrs. Jones and Acts
AS Her Own Attorney-A Scene
During the Trial-The Magistrate and
His Officials Driven from the Court
Room.
There are many things that worry and
| annoy Justices of the Peace during the trials
Of petty cases, but the ordinary tribulations
that have to be borne sink into insignifi-
canoe beside the multitude that arises when
two women are suing and acting as their
own attorneys Such a case was tried be-
fore magistrate yesterday afternoon. The
Justice, detective and a constable were in
the office, and the plaintiff, the defendant,
and the latter's husband. They will be call
ed Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Jones, because
those were not their names. Mrs Brown
gives music lessons, and had for some time
been instructing Mrs. Jones in the art over
which one of the nine Muses. presides, and
she claimed that Mrs. Jones failed to com
pensate her for one months services. Hence,
the suit. When the case was called both
Mrs. Brown and Mrs Jones announced
themselves ready, and the Justice told them
to proceed. Mrs. Brown made the state
ment that Mrs. Jones was indebted to her
for one months lessons and she casually re-
marked that she wanted the money. When
she concluded her statement Mr.. Jones be-
gan to cross-examine her but he did not get
far into it,
How many lessons did You give that
month";" he asked, but before Mrs. Brown
| could answer, Mrs. Jones said. Mr.. Jones,
you don't know anything about this, and l
wish you would keep still" 1t is hardly nee
sary to add, that Mr.. Jones kept still. Mrs.
NA<.,1 49,. %, T,,e+,
Judge dom owe this woman cent |
pay my bills regularly on the first of the
month. took lessons from her just because
she said that her husband beat he" and
would not take care of her and"
81 didn't say any such thing and you
know
''Silencew commanded the Justice "Mrs.
Brown" he said, MRS. Jones is making
her statement now. and YOU must permit
her to make it without interruption"
well, she's not telling the TRUTH
The Justice is very nervous, and this little
scene upset him completely, He fidgeted in
his chair, and with difficulty fixed his atten-
ton on the case
Mrs. Jones resumed her testimony and
said: After had taken music lessons just
to help her along"
''You didn't" broke in Mrs. Brown The
Justice grew more nervous.
''She stole my music" continued Mrs,
Jones'
Il didn't do anything of the kind, and
you know you are not telling the truth"
screamed Mrs. Brown The Justice was
pale. another one Of my scholars stole
that music from me and found it at Mrs.
Jones'. Judge, that woman would swear to
anything"
The Justice thought some one was stick
ing pins and needles in him.
You know that's IA story retorted
Mrs Jones'
SIT amt"
sit isl
SIT amt" they both screamed.
81 dismiss the case" yelled the Justice,
frantically, as he made bold dash between
the two women and succeeded in gaining
the door. The detective followed him out and
hid in barber shop. The Constable went
out of the back door and has not been seen
since
Half an hour later the Justice walked on
tip-toe, keeping close to the walls, and when
ne reached his door he peeped cautiously
in, but the office was deserted. How the
war ended remains deep, dark mystery,
but the back door hinges of that office have
been CREASED and boy now stands in front
to warn the Justice if either Mrs. Brown or
Mrs. Jones heaves in sight.